EU YOUTH CINEMA: GREEN DEAL – LJUBLJANA

The Association EPEKA, Soc. Ent., organises a screening of films in Ljubljana as part of the EU Youth Cinema: Green Deal (EUYC:GD 2024-2026).

EU Youth Cinema: Green Deal is an innovative project dedicated to a sustainable Europe, presenting the European Union’ s green objectives in a cinematic context, contributing to the appreciation and understanding of the EU Green Deal, mainly among young viewers, and providing a platform for a multicultural approach to the Green Agenda. We have successfully implemented the project in the period 2022-2024, involving almost 5,000 young people in film events in seven Slovenian cities and thousands more in the streaming part of the programme. We are continuing the project in 2024-2026, with a further 23 screenings across Slovenia and online engagement through www.euyc.green.

EUYC:GD 2024-2026 will be actively co-created by the same four partners already behind the success of the previous edition 2022-2024 of EUYC:GD: LET’S CEE Filmfestival Association and communication consultancy agency Chapter 4 from Austria, the Scientific Research Association for Arts, Cultural and Educational Programmes and Technology EPEKA from Slovenia and the Go Green Skopje Association from North Macedonia. A new partner in the group is the Ukrainian NGO INNOVATION GENERATION, which will launch the Ukrainian edition of EUYC:GD.

Information about the film:

A THIRSTY WORLD
France | 2012 | 91 min. Directed by Thierry Piantanida and Baptiste Rouget-Luchaire.

Today, with a sharp increase in demand, a growing world population and the increasing impact of a disordered climate, water has become one of the most precious natural resources on our planet. This film allows you to discover the most beautiful landscapes on our planet: lakes, rivers and wetlands created by water.
PG-13: Suitable for ages 13+.

Trailer:

The films are available on the streaming platform from 1 March 2024 – 31 March 2025:

Guests:

1. Mag. Jasmina Jerant
Active and prominent member of the EKO Anhovo and Soča Valley Association, author and researcher. Her work draws attention to environmental and social challenges and highlights the importance of raising awareness through various media, especially film and literature.In 2024, she published her book Example: Anhovo. Between Asbestos, Waste, Development and the Health Crisis, which addresses the complex environmental and health problems of the region. Her work often links film and social awareness, as she believes that the film industry is a powerful tool to promote change. Her efforts also extend into academia, as she is often invited as a lecturer to various colleges and secondary schools to discuss environmental and social issues with young people, and as part of her PhD research at the University of Tampere, Finland, she is studying the effects of cash aid on adolescents. Her work combines research, education and activism, with the aim of raising awareness and promoting sustainable change in society.

2. Dr Kim Mezga
Head of the Climate Office at the Community of Municipalities of Slovenia (CMS), researcher and expert on environment and sustainable development, will bring her extensive knowledge and experience to present key actions and approaches for municipal and regional adaptation to climate change and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Climate Office will provide key support to municipalities and regions in adapting to climate change. Its role will be to present concrete solutions and support in various areas – in obtaining funding for sustainable projects, organising training to strengthen the competences of municipal administrations, networking and cooperation between municipalities, the state and other actors, and promoting sustainable development and strengthening the climate resilience of local communities.

The Climate Office will enable municipalities to be proactive rather than reactive – through strategic planning, information on funding opportunities in various calls for proposals and effective cooperation with regional and national institutions.

GALLERY

The whole programme is free of charge, funded by the EU (programme: Audience Development and Film Education) and co-financed by the Austrian Ministry of Climate (BMK), Vienna Insurance Group | Wiener Städtische and the Association for the Collection of Audiovisual Material (VAM). The international cinema group Cineplexx is also supporting the project as the exclusive cinema partner. Additional Slovenian supporters (or: co-financiers) are the Student Campus and the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Association EPEKA, Soc. Ent., is supported by: